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Broad-tailed Hummingbird

Selasphorus platycercus

Least Concern
翼展
9.8 cm
体重
3.4875000000000003 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (10 cm) found in mountain meadows of the western US from Idaho to Guatemala at 1,500-3,500 m. Males produce a distinctive metallic trilling sound with their tail feathers during display dives. Rose-magenta gorget. Nectarivore of mountain wildflowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 9.8 cm 3.9 in
体重 3.4875000000000003 g 0.12 oz

识别

羽毛

Copper-rumped Hummingbird: males with iridescent copper rump; metallic green above; glittering violet gorget; females green; spots

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in mountain meadows of western North America from Idaho to Guatemala at 1,500-3,500 m. Breeds in highlands; winters south.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of high-altitude meadows, visiting paintbrush and Penstemon. Captures insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 18-26 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Rapid, buzzy chips in excited sequence; rough staccato notes tumbling quickly with energetic quality near flowers.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Selasphorus
物种 Selasphorus platycercus

Distribution

Broad-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of high-altitude meadows, visiting paintbrush and Penstemon. Captures insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.
Where does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird live?
Found in mountain meadows of western North America from Idaho to Guatemala at 1,500-3,500 m. Breeds in highlands; winters south.
Is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird endangered?
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 18-26 days.
What does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird sound like?
Rapid, buzzy chips in excited sequence; rough staccato notes tumbling quickly with energetic quality near flowers.
How big is the Broad-tailed Hummingbird?
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 9.8 cm, weight of 3.4875000000000003 g.
What order and family does the Broad-tailed Hummingbird belong to?
The Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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